Board Member providing strategic governance for the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team. Contributing to community-led impact and shaping future directions in humanitarian response and open mapping.
Responsibilities
Ensure HOT carries out its purpose for public benefit and is held accountable
Contribute to or chair board committees, supporting long-term vision, strategic direction and financial health
Contribute to financial governance, reviewing financial information, models and plans
Safeguard HOT’s culture and core values
Advise leadership team and board colleagues in matters relevant to your expertise notably HOT’s business development strategy
Represent HOT at external events and meetings as required
Undertake other tasks as needed to support board effectiveness
Act in HOT’s best interests as an organizational ambassador
Maintain personal and professional conduct that preserves HOT’s reputation
Maintain confidentiality of personal and commercially sensitive information
Disclose to the board any circumstances that could create conflicts of interest or reputational risk
Requirements
Deep expertise in financial sustainability and innovative or hybrid business models
Experience leading mission-driven organizations through periods of growth and strategic transformation
Passion for the role of technology, data, and open systems in service of humanitarian and climate resilience work
Experience developing mission-aligned market strategies, including planning, monitoring, and evaluation tools
Experience building & scaling strategic partnerships, client relationships, or funding pipelines that support mission-driven growth
Experience leading organizations that combine philanthropy and earned revenue for sustainable impact, including business model development and risk management
Experience in the social impact and/or humanitarian space in one or more of HOT’s priority regions
A positive, flexible approach to problem-solving
Highest standards of integrity and conduct
Benefits
Volunteer role (travel expenses for in-person board meetings will be reimbursed)
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